 Qi (pronounced chee) is the body’s life enabling vital energy. We experience blockage or depletion of this vital energy as pain, disease or disharmony. These effects may be felt in our body, mind, and/or spirit. In Asian Medicine, methods like acupuncture, cupping, guasha, herbs, moxibustion, tuina massage, and qigong are used to balance and free the flow of Qi. Mark Melchiorre uses these Asian Energy Medicine methods, including specialized forms of acupuncture known as Balance, Chronotherapy, and I Ching styles, to promote health and to effectively treat and prevent a variety of physical and emotional disorders. Mark teaches tai chi and qigong, Asian Medicine's self-care component, to those interested in health maintenance, self-healing and increasing vitality.
What people say about Mark's treatments and classes:
“I am glad that I persevered in taking Tai Chi classes all the way till the day before I delivered...It really pays off and I had a really short, easy labor...I am really grateful that Mark was so willing to accomodate the Tai Chi class for me throughout my pregnancy. Thank you! Thank you!” -LL
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Qigong, pronounced "chee gong," is the self-care component of China's age-old health care system. The word Qigong means "cultivating energy." Qigong is practiced for health maintenance, self-healing and increasing vitality. There are thousands of styles of Qigong practices including martial arts, medical, and religious/philosophy based forms. All styles have three things in common: physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention. Qigong methods are used to activate our body's innate self-healing energy.
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The months of autumn (August 8 to November 6) correspond to the Metal phase and the Lung. In
this season all things ripen. The weather cools; winds strengthen; and
colors change.
 Autumn
"Go to bed early and rise with the rooster’s crow."
Huang Di Nei Jing
Moderate amounts of
pungent foods like horseradish, garlic, onions, ginger, and mustard are
beneficial to the lungs.
Now is the time to strengthen your qi to
prepare for winter. Remember, meditation, tai chi, qigong, and yoga are
always good choices for any season.
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